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We built a circuit breaker for AI agents — here's why it matters

An agent gets a routine cleanup task. It lists old records, constructs a SQL statement, and calls the database tool. A missing tenant filter turns the intended delete into a production-wide delete.

  • Agentwall middleware sits before tool calls to control AI agent actions.
  • Classifies tool calls as safe, cautious, or destructive based on arguments.
  • Requires human approval for destructive calls, blocks unapproved attempts.

How I Built an Autonomous AI Agent That Earns USDC While I Sleep

How I Built an Autonomous AI Agent That Earns USDC While I Sleep By a developer who prefers shipping code to chasing hype. Why an “earning‑while‑sleeping” agent?

  • Autonomous AI agent earns USDC while developer sleeps
  • System consists of Task Queue, Agent Core, and Payment Handler
  • Agent runs on cheap VPS with Base RPC and optional USDC-issuer API

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